Epigastric

Definition of Epigastric:

The abdomen is the area between the chest and the hips.  Divided into a 3-by-3 grid, the upper-center abdomen lies behind the bottom half of the center of the rib cage.  This is also known as the stomach or epigastric region, or epigastrium.  It contains the stomach, liver tip, pancreas tail, duodenum, spleen, adrenal glands, transverse colon, small intestine, the left and right kidneys, and the left and right ureters.

Also: Epigastrium, Upper Center Abdomen, Upper Center Abdominal, Upper-Center Abdomen, Upper-Center Abdominal

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Coronary Disease / Heart Attack

...our question about Pain in the upper-right abdomen under rib cage
“...An acute myocardial infarction can cause upper-right or epigastric discomfort that may be similar to that of a gallbladder attack...”

Dyspepsia / Poor Digestion

...the condition
“...Belching, distension and abdominal sounds often occur in association with abdominal or epigastric pain.  Because similar symptoms may be due to more serious conditions, it is important to have an accurate diagnosis...”
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Eclipta Alba

...as a treatment
“...A complete symptomatic relief in epigastric pain, nausea and vomiting in ulcer patients has also been observed...”

Gastric Reflux Disease

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“...Typical presenting symptoms are heartburn, an epigastric burning sensation and acid regurgitation...”
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Gastric/Peptic/Duodenal Ulcers

...our question about Pain in the upper abdomen / stomach area
“...This is called epigastric pain.  Symptoms may be associated with meals, or occur in-between meals, or sometimes even occur at night to the point where one can be woken up from sleep...”

Heartburn / GERD / Acid Reflux

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“...[Chevrel B. A comparative crossover study on the treatment of heartburn and epigastric pain: Liquid Gaviscon® and a magnesium-aluminum antacid gel...”

Sphincter of Oddi Dysfunction

...the condition
“...The main symptom of Sphincter of Oddi Dysfunction is recurring upper-right quadrant or epigastric abdominal pain, also known as biliary colic...”
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